2023-11-30 23:58:54
Maccabi Haifa Eliminated from Europa League After Loss to Villarreal
Maccabi Haifa’s hopes of advancing in the Europa League were dashed as Villarreal secured a 3-2 victory over Panathinaikos on Thursday evening. This defeat determined that Maccabi Haifa will not be able to finish in one of the top two places in the group, leaving them with a chance to secure a spot in the Conference League if they finish in third place.
Villarreal, currently in second place in the group with nine points, took the lead in the 29th minute with a goal from Alex Baana, who scored after an assist by Ilyash Ahomash. The Yellows then doubled their lead in the 34th minute when Jose Luis Morales found the back of the net, with Morales adding another goal in the 47th minute.
Although Sebastian Palasios and Potis Ioannidis managed to score for Panathinaikos, it was not enough to secure a win, leaving the team in third place with four points and a game in excess of Maccabi Haifa. The two teams will face off in Greece for the decisive game after their previous match at Sami Ofer was canceled.
If Maccabi Haifa fails to win against Villarreal, they will need to secure a victory in order to qualify for the Conference League. However, if Maccabi Haifa manages to surprise Villarreal with a win, a draw may be enough for them to advance, depending on the margin of victory and the goal difference compared to Panathinaikos.
The upcoming match against Villarreal will be crucial for Maccabi Haifa as they seek to secure a spot in the Conference League.
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